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Finding the Third Proportional to 426 and 551.25

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Solution

The third proportional to 426 and 551.25 is: 713.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 551.25 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/551.25 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 551.25 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 303,876.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,876.56/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.33

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